Contract Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising, Packaging

Popsockets

Contract Visual Designer leading packaging design for PopSockets' products and supporting visual merchandising across channels in the US and China.

Posted 5/14/2026contractBoulder • Colorado • 🇺🇸 United StatesMid-LevelSenior💰 $50 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Lead new product and line-extension packaging design projects from concept through final, print-ready artwork
Ensure packaging aligns with brand standards, retail requirements, and regional regulations (US + China)
Partner with Creative, Product Marketing, Product, and Engineering to manage feedback, revisions, dielines, and production specs efficiently
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure packaging is manufacturable, cost-conscious, and delivered on timeline
Lead the design development of visual merchandising programs across wholesale, owned retail, and shop-in-shop environments in the US and China—setting creative direction, creating core assets/toolkits, and partnering with external agencies for execution as needed
Design in-store fixtures, displays, signage, planograms, and retail toolkits that elevate the brand and drive conversion
Translate global brand vision into regionally relevant retail executions, adapting for market needs while maintaining brand consistency
Own creative from brief through final production: concepting, design, iterative feedback, and production-ready files
Partner closely with Wholesale, Owned Retail, Sales, Marketing Ops and Regional teams to align on retail strategy, timelines, and execution needs
Serve as the design bridge between US HQ and China, working with the Head of Creative in China to ensure seamless collaboration and high-quality output
Collaborate with Product, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-conscious, and on schedule
Establish and maintain clear workflows, timelines, and approval processes for visual merchandising and packaging design
Manage external vendors and partners as needed (packaging print vendors, fixture fabricators, and VM agencies)
Ensure all outputs meet quality, brand, and execution standards across regions

Requirements

What you’ll need

5–7+ years of experience in packaging design for consumer products, including concept-to-print execution (dielines, print-ready files, color, and production specs); visual merchandising/retail design experience is a strong plus
Strong understanding of packaging as a retail touchpoint (on-shelf readability, hierarchy, and compliance) and of retail environments, US wholesale accounts, and in-store execution
Hands-on experience with packaging production workflows—managing dielines, prepress, proofs, and print vendors; strong attention to color accuracy and quality control
Proven experience working across global teams or multiple regions (US + China experience strongly preferred)
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and InDesign for packaging systems); strong file hygiene and versioning; experience with 3D, CAD, or render tools is a plus
Strong project management instincts—able to manage multiple workstreams without losing attention to detail
Clear, confident communicator who can collaborate across creative, commercial, and operational teams

Benefits

Comp & perks

🌐 Worldwide ❌ Jobs You've Hidden ⭐️ Saved Jobs ✅ Applied Jobs ✉️ Email Alerts 👤 Account Popsockets Website LinkedIn All Job Openings 51 - 200 employees Founded 2012 🛒 Retail 👥 B2C 👗 Fashion 💰 Venture Round on 2016-12 Retail
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Fashion Popsockets is a company specializing in customizable phone accessories, including grips, cases, wallets, and mounts for a variety of devices. They offer innovative designs, such as MagSafe-compatible products, which enhance phone usability and personalization. Popsockets also collaborates with popular franchises like Disney, Marvel, and DC Comics to create themed collections that appeal to a broad audience. Additionally, they emphasize environmental and social impact through plant-based materials and nonprofit partnerships. Contract Graphic Designer, Visual Merchandising, Packaging 🔥 49 minutes ago 🏢🏡 Boulder – Hybrid 💵 $50 / hour ⏳ Contract/Temporary 🟡 Mid-level 🟠 Senior ✍️ Graphics Designer Apply Now Find Hiring Managers Customize resume + cover letter Report problem ☆ Save ☑️ Mark as applied ❌ Hide 📋 Description
Lead new product and line-extension packaging design projects from concept through final, print-ready artwork
Ensure packaging aligns with brand standards, retail requirements, and regional regulations (US + China)
Partner with Creative, Product Marketing, Product, and Engineering to manage feedback, revisions, dielines, and production specs efficiently
Collaborate with Supply Chain and Operations to ensure packaging is manufacturable, cost-conscious, and delivered on timeline
Lead the design development of visual merchandising programs across wholesale, owned retail, and shop-in-shop environments in the US and China—setting creative direction, creating core assets/toolkits, and partnering with external agencies for execution as needed
Design in-store fixtures, displays, signage, planograms, and retail toolkits that elevate the brand and drive conversion
Translate global brand vision into regionally relevant retail executions, adapting for market needs while maintaining brand consistency
Own creative from brief through final production: concepting, design, iterative feedback, and production-ready files
Partner closely with Wholesale, Owned Retail, Sales, Marketing Ops and Regional teams to align on retail strategy, timelines, and execution needs
Serve as the design bridge between US HQ and China, working with the Head of Creative in China to ensure seamless collaboration and high-quality output
Collaborate with Product, Supply Chain, and Operations to ensure designs are manufacturable, cost-conscious, and on schedule
Establish and maintain clear workflows, timelines, and approval processes for visual merchandising and packaging design
Manage external vendors and partners as needed (packaging print vendors, fixture fabricators, and VM agencies)
Ensure all outputs meet quality, brand, and execution standards across regions 🎯 Requirements
5–7+ years of experience in packaging design for consumer products, including concept-to-print execution (dielines, print-ready files, color, and production specs); visual merchandising/retail design experience is a strong plus
Strong understanding of packaging as a retail touchpoint (on-shelf readability, hierarchy, and compliance) and of retail environments, US wholesale accounts, and in-store execution
Hands-on experience with packaging production workflows—managing dielines, prepress, proofs, and print vendors; strong attention to color accuracy and quality control
Proven experience working across global teams or multiple regions (US + China experience strongly preferred)
High proficiency in Adobe Creative Suite (especially Illustrator and InDesign for packaging systems); strong file hygiene and versioning; experience with 3D, CAD, or render tools is a plus
Strong project management instincts—able to manage multiple workstreams without losing attention to detail
Clear, confident communicator who can collaborate across creative, commercial, and operational teams Apply Now 📊 Check your resume score for this job Improve your chances of getting an interview by checking your resume score before you apply. Check Resume Score 🌐 Worldwide Built by Lior Neu-ner. I'd love to hear your feedback — Get in touch via DM or support@remoterocketship.com Search Search Jobs by country Search jobs by city Search jobs by job title Search entry-level jobs Search junior-level jobs Search senior-level jobs Search jobs by tech stack Search jobs by contract type Search remote internships Search remote part-time jobs Remote jobs Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Sales People Anywhere in the World Companies Hiring Software Engineers Anywhere in the World Resources Advice Tips for finding remote jobs Interview questions and answers Resume examples Cover letter examples Post a job Affiliates Privacy policy Terms of service Job board SEO course AI Apply Copilot OpenClaw job finder Jobs by Country Remote jobs anywhere in the world (Worldwide remote jobs) Remote jobs United States Remote jobs Australia Remote jobs Brazil Remote jobs Canada Remote jobs France Remote jobs Ireland Remote jobs Germany Remote jobs Netherlands Remote jobs Spain Remote jobs UK Popular Jobs Remote data analyst jobs Remote customer support jobs Remote executive assistant jobs Remote marketing jobs Remote product designer jobs Remote product manager jobs Remote project manager jobs Remote recruiter jobs Remote sales jobs Remote software engineer jobs Jobs by Type Remote full-time jobs Remote part-time jobs Remote contract jobs Remote internship jobs Remote entry-level jobs Remote jobs with no experience required Remote junior jobs (1-3 years of experience) Digital nomad jobs Remote jobs with no degree required Freelance remote jobs Temporary remote jobs Remote jobs hiring now Stay at home mom jobs

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Hard Skills & Tools

packaging designvisual merchandisingconcept-to-print executiondielinesprint-ready filescolor accuracyquality controlproject managementretail design

Soft Skills

collaborationcommunicationattention to detailcreative directionfeedback management